Very, very bad news about Austin

[Austin's Mom]

He's doing ok, thank you for asking. I spoke to the oncol. yesterday, he wanted me to call him and let him know how Aus is doing on the lower dose of pred. He stopped peeing in the house and seems more up and alert, so I'm happy about that. So he wants to keep him on that dose until he sees him on the 9th and we will go from there. I asked him if my dog is dying on me here, he assured me he's not, he's just super senstivie to the steroids, and with the type of cancer he has there are a lot of other options if he can't tolerate this med. I know this won't be forever, he'll come off these thing eventually, but I want him to feel good and be happy. He's hungry all the time and all he wants to do is eat! That hasn't been good for his weight. I'm also wondering if he's picking up on my nervousness and anxiety and I'm making him nervous? He still won't go for a walk, either, and that's something he always loved to do. It's almost like he's afraid.

 

[WAT]

I am glad he is more up & alert. As for his weight and appetite, I say let him eat. When he gets through this he will be a healthy fat happy little piggy! And then you can deal with the weight issue.
Minxie and I are keeping Austin, you and your family in our thoughts. Have a great day!

 

[Austin's Mom]

I've actually had a very rough time with all of this. But...today after my shower Aus was looking to go for a WALK!!!! So I took him and he did great! So that makes me feel so much better considering last week he wouldn't even get up.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, just knowing you guys are here to listen means the world to me.

 

[HeatherLynnG]

Yay Aus!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed your walk :D

 

[beausmommy]

I'm so glad Austin is feeling better

 

[Gruntsmom]

I'm SO glad to hear that Austin is doing better on the lower pred dose, and that he had a walk with you!! Healing and positive thoughts go out to Austin every day, and I'm always thinking of you as well - I know how hard this is on you. We're here for you.

 

[Bridget D]

I am so glad to hear he is improving! Will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Sablegirl]

Glad to hear he is improving. I say let him eat too. I've gone through cancer treatment and my oncologist said anything that I felt I wanted to eat to eat and eat as much of it as I could. He said to even gain weight was a good thing during cancer treatment. Don't know if it is the same with doggies or not but it's just a thought. Stay happy, alert and loving those walks Austin.

 

[Cainsmommy]

How's Austin doing? Hope all is well!!

 

[msjosi]

Oh I am SO glad to hear Austin is feeling better and you both were able to enjoy a walk together again...I know that must have made you feel wonderful Try to hang in there and appreciate each and everyday instead of focusing on the sad stuff. We have Josi on 20mg. of pred a day and she is also an eating machine and has to go pee every few hours as well so I feel your anguish...he is an extremely lucky boy to have you as his mommy and don't ever forget that. Thanks for keeping us updated and Josi and I are sending out some more get well <<vibes>> and walking prayers.